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  • Page 1 ® EPSON Stylus C80WN Setup and Installation...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON printer. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other printers.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Two Ways to Use the Printer ........
  • Page 4 Print Server Specifications ......... Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty .......

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Two Ways to Use the Printer The EPSON Stylus C80WN is designed for use in a small office, home, or school network. On a wired network like the one illustrated below, the computers and other equipment share information through a series of cables.
  • Page 6 DSL modem If you don’t have an access point, you can still print to the EPSON Stylus C80WN from any desktop computer or laptop that has a wireless adapter. In the illustration below, both wireless-equipped computers communicate directly with the print server.

  • Page 7: Windows System Requirements

    Before you can set up your EPSON Stylus C80WN, you need to decide how you will use it: either with an access point (in infrastructure mode), or without an access point (in ad hoc mode, also called ad hoc 802.11b, computer-to-computer, and peer-to-peer).

  • Page 8: Macintosh System Requirements

    Macintosh System Requirements For wireless printing with the EPSON Stylus C80WN, make sure each Macintosh meets the following requirements: An Apple iBook, iMac, Power Mac G3 or G4 ® OS 8.6 through 9.2 (Mac OS 9.2 recommended) If you are using Mac OS X, check the EPSON website for driver updates and support information.

  • Page 9: Where To Get Information

    Where to Get Information Use this booklet to set up and configure your EPSON Stylus C80WN for wireless network printing. Please follow these guidelines: Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

  • Page 10: Viewing Your On-Screen Reference Guide

    Viewing Your On-Screen Reference Guide Your printer CD-ROM includes an on-screen Reference Guide. You need a browser— such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or later or Netscape later—to view it. Follow these steps to view your on-screen Reference Guide: 1. Insert your printer software CD-ROM.

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Printer

    Setting Up Your Printer This chapter describes how to unpack and set up your printer and print server. You can locate the printer and print server anywhere in your home or office. However, keep in mind that walls and ceilings will weaken the signal between your print server, computer(s), and access point, and that the print server must be within 120 feet of your other equipment.

  • Page 12: Unpacking The Printer

    Unpacking the Printer Follow these steps to unpack the printer, remove the packaging material, and attach the paper support: 1. Take everything out of the box. Make sure you have all the items shown here: print server Setup and power supply...
  • Page 13 Printer Basics book. 5. Locate the paper support slots at the back of the printer. Position the paper support as shown, then slide it into the slots. (Make sure you don’t place the paper support in the paper feeder.)

  • Page 14: Installing The Ink Cartridges

    Installing the Ink Cartridges Follow these steps to plug in the printer, turn it on, and install the ink cartridges: 1. Plug the printer’s power cord into the AC inlet on the back of the printer. Then plug the other end into a grounded electrical outlet.
  • Page 15 6. Gently push each cartridge down until it clicks into place. 7. Press the H ink button and close the printer cover. Ink charging takes about 90 seconds. You see the green P power light flash and hear the printer working.

  • Page 16: Loading Paper

    2. Slide the left edge guide against the paper. Don’t load paper above the arrow inside the left edge guide. Make sure the paper lies flat against the paper support. 3. Pull out the output tray extensions. Setting Up Your Printer Don’t load paper above the arrow...

  • Page 17: Running A Printer Check

    EPSON as described on page 50. Connecting the Print Server Once the printer is set up and has ink and paper, you’re ready to connect the print server. 1. Press the P power button to turn off the printer.
  • Page 18 If you still see the light blinking after you plug it in again, contact EPSON as described on page 50. 7. Press the P power button to turn on the printer. Setting Up Your Printer...
  • Page 19 Plug the server back in, turn on the printer, and press the test button again. If the test page still doesn’t print, contact EPSON as described on page 50.
  • Page 20 Setting Up Your Printer...

  • Page 21: Installing Software And Configuring The Print Server

    Your printer CD-ROM includes the following software: I EPSON Stylus C80WN printer driver You must install the printer driver on every computer that uses the EPSON Stylus C80 printer. This software controls print settings, lets you monitor the printer’s status, and provides several utilities for printer maintenance. For instructions on using your printer driver, see the Printer Basics book.

  • Page 22: Setting Up Printing From Windows

    Installing and Setting Up on the First Computer In addition to installing the wireless configuration utility and configuring the print server on the first computer, you need to install the printer driver and set up a network port if you want to print from this computer.
  • Page 23 If your access point only allows WEP-enabled clients to connect to it, you may have to set your computer’s wireless mode to 802.11b Ad Hoc (or your adapter’s wireless ad hoc mode) before you configure the print server. If your computer’s wireless mode was originally set to Infrastructure, you can set it back to Infrastructure when you’re done.

  • Page 24: Installing The Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver Follow these steps to install the printer driver on the first computer: 1. Insert your printer CD-ROM in the drive. You see the EPSON Installation Program window. If you don’t see this window, double-click your desktop, then double-click the CD-ROM icon.
  • Page 25 Your wireless printing utilities will not be installed if you click Cancel. If you accidentally click Cancel, double-click Install C80WN Utilities on the EPSON Installation Program window and follow the instructions on the screen to remove the program, then begin again at step 1 above.
  • Page 26 Now you’re ready to establish a connection to the print server and configure it for your wireless network. If you’re running Windows Me, 98, or 95, you also need to install EpsonNet Direct Print if you want to use the printer. 1. Click...
  • Page 27 If WP-Admin fails to pick up a signal from the print server, try holding down the print server’s test button for at least five seconds to reset it. The lights go out, then both the green and yellow lights come on briefly. The yellow light remains on when your network has a connection to the print server.
  • Page 28 4. When you see a message asking for a password, click null, or blank). The print server automatically detects the settings for your wireless network. You see the Wireless Server Configuration screen: For descriptions of all the settings on the Wireless Server Configuration screen, see Appendix A.
  • Page 29 6. For Boot Method, select If your network supports DHCP, you can leave the Boot Method set to AUTO or change it to DHCP. (If any IP address other than the print server’s default, 192.0.0.192, appears in the IP Address box, your network supports DHCP.) If your Boot Method is AUTO or DHCP, it’s recommended that you leave the print server turned on.
  • Page 30 8. If you want to enable WEP encryption, do the following: Select either version of WEP your network supports. Enter your WEP key in either the 128Bit Key 1 box or the 64Bit Key 1 box. You can enter up to four WEP keys on the screen. (Changing your WEP key periodically adds to network security.) To communicate, every node on the network must use the same WEP key.
  • Page 31 Windows Start menu, click Programs or All Programs > Epson Printers > EpsonNet Wireless > WP-Admin. Now you’re ready to set up a network port so that your computer can use the printer over the wireless network. Go to one of the following sections: If you’re running Windows XP, go to “Setting Up a Network Port on Windows...

  • Page 32: Setting Up Additional Computers

    Setting Up Additional Computers To set up additional computers, you need to install the EPSON Stylus C80WN printer driver and configure a network port on every computer using the printer. Before you begin, do the following: Make sure your computer’s wireless mode is set to either connecting to the printer through an access point, or connecting without an access point.

  • Page 33: Setting Up A Network Port

    Setting Up a Network Port To finish setting up the printer on the wireless network, you need to set up a network port on each computer that will use the printer. Follow the instructions for your operating system. Setting Up a Network Port on Windows XP Before you begin, run WP-Admin and note the IP address of your print server.
  • Page 34 13. If the test page prints, click If it fails to print, try the following: Make sure that the printer and print server are connected and that both are on. Check WP-Admin to make sure you have a signal (see page 22).
  • Page 35 11. If the test page prints, click If it fails to print, try the following: Make sure that the printer and print server are connected and that both are on. Check WP-Admin to make sure you have a signal (see page 22).
  • Page 36 Before you begin, run WP-Admin and note the IP address of your print server. Then follow these steps to set up a network port: 1. From the Start menu, click 2. Right-click the EPSON Stylus C80 printer icon, and then click Series Properties 3.

  • Page 37: Setting Up A Network Port On Windows Nt

    Properties window. If it fails to print, try the following: Make sure that the printer and print server are connected and that both are turned on. Check WP-Admin to make sure you have a signal (see page 22).
  • Page 38 10. If the test page prints, click If it fails to print, try the following: Make sure that the printer and print server are connected and that both are on. Check WP-Admin to make sure you have a signal (see page 22).

  • Page 39: Setting Up Printing On A Macintosh

    Preparing for Installation Follow the instructions beginning on page 7 to set up the printer, connect it to the print server, and test the connection. Then follow the steps in one of the sections below, depending on the type of adapter installed in your Macintosh.

  • Page 40: Installing And Setting Up On The First Macintosh

    To set up printing on the wireless network, install the wireless configuration utility and configure the print server on your first Macintosh. You also need to install the EPSON Stylus C80 printer driver to print from this Macintosh. Installing the Printer Driver Follow these steps to install the printer driver: 1.
  • Page 41 Stylus C80WN Driver Installer program. 4. Click , then click Continue 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the printer driver and restart your Macintosh. Installing and Configuring the Print Server Software 1. Double-click the Install Utility icon.
  • Page 42 If WP-Admin fails to pick up a signal from the print server, try holding down the print server’s test button for five seconds to reset it. The lights go out, then both the green and yellow lights on the print server come on briefly. The yellow light remains on when your network has a connection to the print server.
  • Page 43 To start WP-Admin, do one of the following: Double-click the WP-Admin Double-click the EpsonNet icon. WP-Admin EPSON Stylus C80 printer port alias on your desktop, if you’ve created one. folder on your hard drive and then double-click Installing Software and Configuring the Print Server icon.

  • Page 44: Setting Up Additional Macintosh Computers

    Setting Up Additional Macintosh Computers Once the print server is configured on your wireless network, just install the EPSON Stylus C80 printer driver on each Macintosh that needs to use the printer. Make sure your Macintosh is set up to use the wireless network, as explained on page 35.

  • Page 45: Solving Wireless Printing Problems

    (about five seconds). Then press the button again for one second to print the status sheet. If it still doesn’t print, contact EPSON as described on page 50.

  • Page 46: Problems And Solutions

    Problems and Solutions Here are some troubleshooting tips if you are having trouble setting up your print server or printing over your wireless network. When you start WP-Admin, you see a message that Javaw.exe was not found. You must have the Java Runtime Environment installed on your computer to run WP-Admin.
  • Page 47 Hold down the test button on the back of the print server for at least five seconds to reset the print server to its factory defaults. The print server’s green and yellow lights come on briefly when the print server resets. If you’ve already configured the print server, you need to run WP-Admin again to reconfigure it.
  • Page 48 Make sure your wireless link has adequate signal strength—at least 50 percent. If the signal is weak, try moving the print server and printer to a different location, away from large metal objects and other devices that interfere with radio signals, such as cordless phones and microwave ovens.
  • Page 49 You are using AirPort in computer-to-computer (ad hoc) mode, and you are unable to see the printer port in the Chooser. If this problem happens frequently, Epson recommends that you use the print server with an access point or AirPort Base Station. With AirPort, your print server works more reliably in infrastructure mode.
  • Page 50 1. Create a computer-to-computer network without password protection on the Macintosh computer that you use to configure the print server. 2. Follow the steps beginning on page 36 to install the printer driver and WP-Admin, and to establish a connection to the print server.
  • Page 51 9. When prompted, enter the network password that you created in step 5 (if you’re using a base station) or step 6 (if you’re using the printer in computer-to-computer mode). 10. Follow the instructions beginning on page 40 to set up printing on your other Macintosh computers.

  • Page 52: Uninstalling The Software

    6. If you’ve installed EpsonNet Direct Print, select it on the Add/Remove programs windows and click 7. When uninstall is complete, click confirmation message. Follow these steps to uninstall the EPSON Stylus C80 printer driver: 1. On your Windows Start menu, click 2. Click Epson 3.

  • Page 53: Macintosh

    2. If you’ve created a desktop alias for WP-Admin, drag it to the trash. 3. Restart your Macintosh. Follow these steps to uninstall the EPSON Stylus C80 printer driver: 1. Insert the printer CD-ROM in your drive. 2. Double-click the...

  • Page 54: Where To Get Help

    To use these services, you must have a touch tone Services telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Your SoundAdvice is 71000. Use this code to quickly select the EPSON Stylus C80WN in SoundAdvice. To speak to a technical support representative, dial: U.S.: (562) 276-7525, 6...

  • Page 55: Configuration Settings

    Some settings, such as the Server Name or Password, you may want to change for convenience or security. If you contact EPSON for technical support, you need to provide configuration information such as the serial number and firmware revision.
  • Page 56 Used on networks that support NetBIOS or NetBEUI. WP-Admin detects this setting automatically, so you should not have to change it. The print server must be on the same workgroup or domain as all computers using the printer. Subnet Mask Set the subnet mask of your print server to the correct setting for your network.
  • Page 57 IP address through DHCP, BOOTP, and RARP. If unable to detect an IP address automatically, it uses the default IP address: 192.0.0.192. If you leave this setting on , you may have to repeat the steps to set your computer up to use the printer AUTO each time the IP address for your print server changes.
  • Page 58 SSID Name that identifies your wireless network. When you configure the print server in WP-Admin, it automatically detects the SSID (Service Set Identifier) for the wireless network. The SSID must match for all nodes on the network for them to communicate.
  • Page 59 WEP Key Index Lets you to choose between four WEP keys for either 64-bit or 128-bit WEP. For details about WEP, see the documentation for your wireless adapter or access point. 128 Bit / 64 Bit WEP Key Fields for entering the WEP key(s) used on your network. To communicate, all nodes on the network must be set to the same WEP key.
  • Page 60 Appendix A: Configuration Settings...

  • Page 61: Specifications And Notices

    Appendix B: Specifications and Notices Print Server Specifications Printer Connection Parallel (IEEE-1284) Serial (9 pin; factory diagnostics only) Operating Systems Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4/2000/XP NetWare (2 through 5 with NDS) Mac OS 7 through 9.x Dimensions Width: 6 inches (15.2 cm) Depth: 1.25 inches (3.2 cm)

  • Page 62: Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty

    If your product is being repaired, Epson will direct you to send your product to Epson or its authorized service center. The product will be fixed and sent back to you. You are responsible for packing the product and for shipping costs to and from the Epson authorized service center.
  • Page 63 TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE. UNLESS STATED HEREIN, ANY STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY, NEITHER EPSON AMERICA, INC. NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS,...

  • Page 64: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 65: Index

    DHCP, 25, 44, 53 Direct Print, 17 installing, 27 uninstalling, 48 Documentation, 5 to 6 Domain setting, 52 Driver, printer, 17, 20 to 21, 36 to 37 EPSON accessories, 50 help, 50 Store, 50 support web site, 5, 50 warranty, 58 to 59...
  • Page 66 Ink counter, 13 Installing ink cartridges, 10 to 11 Macintosh software, 36 to 40 printer driver, 20 to 21, 36 to 37, 40 Windows software, 20 to 28 WP-Admin, 21 to 22, 37 IP Address setting accessing the computer’s IP address, 52...
  • Page 67 Protocols supported, 57 Pseudo Ad Hoc mode, 54 Reference Guide, 5, 6 Requirements, system, 3 to 4 RF Channel setting, 45, 53 ROM version, printer, 13 Security, 18, 36, 44, 46 to 47 Serial connector, 57 Serial number print server, 51...

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